The pop idol shocked staff at the Kings Oak Hotel in Essex when he waltzed in for dinner after a walk in nearby Epping Forest.

Taking to their official Facebook account, they wrote: 'So no Biggie... Justin Bieber just had dinner in the Kings Oak... !!!!! ...stroll in the lovely forest... extremely kind to our KO staff... Hugs and all ... If it's good enough for Bieber... #justinBieber #AMAZING #comeagainsoon!!! (sic)'

Paula Silkman, events manager at the hotel, told the Daily Mirror: 'He wasn't drinking alcohol. We've kept the glass. I think one of the girls took it home. It hasn't been washed!

Surprise visitor: Justin also caused a stir when he dined on salmon and mash in a pub on Thursday evening - washed down with a glass of milk

Just popping in: The pop idol shocked staff at the Kings Oak Hotel in Essex when he waltzed in for dinner after a walk in nearby Epping Forest

'We respected his wishes and didn't take any selfies while he was here. He was very lovely and spoke to some of the young girls who work here, just chit-chatting, before giving everyone hugs when he left.'

Justin Bieber is currently in the midst of his residency at the O2 Arena in London for his Purpose world tour and was recently seen playing football with a group of kids at a school in north London.

Sharing a picture on Twitter, one excitedly wrote: 'I'm screaming JUSTIN BIEBER just turned up + played football with all my mates. Why is he here and why did he want to play with us. (sic)'

Busy schedule: Justin Bieber is currently in the midst of his residency at the O2 Arena in London for his Purpose world tour

What a guy: Bieber was recently seen playing football with a group of kids at a school in north London